About Vadim Tarasov
Born 1976. Vadim Tarasov is a Kazakh and Russian ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.
Vadim Gennadievich Tarasov (; born December 31, 1976) is a retired Kazakhstani-Russian professional ice hockey goaltender.
Tarasov was drafted 196th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1999 NHL entry draft and after two seasons with Metallurg Novokuznetsk he signed a contract in 2001 and was assigned to their AHL affiliate the Quebec Citadelles, but played in only 14 regular season games and returned to Russia the next season, re-joining Metallurg Novokuznetsk. He remained with the team until 2006 where he signed for Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
His son, Daniil, is a professional ice hockey goaltender who was drafted 86th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round of the 2017 NHL entry draft, and currently with the Florida Panthers.
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Who is Vadim Tarasov?
Russian ice hockey player
When was Vadim Tarasov born?
Vadim Tarasov was born on 31 December 1976 in Oskemen.
What is Vadim Tarasov's occupation?
Vadim Tarasov is an ice hockey player and ice hockey coach.
What nationality is Vadim Tarasov?
Vadim Tarasov is Kazakh and Russian.
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